The wildest Ball Python story EVER!!!

you can put them in your gallery :) and link them into the thread with the link available at the bottom of your image once you've uploaded it :)

I don't know where this gallery is... can you help?

In other news, I love how some of you guys take yourselves so seriously... lol! I just noticed some "reputation comments" in my folder... 3 negatives and one positive (thanks Aleesha:) ) most are unsigned... no suprise there... kinda like a child... poke someone in the back and then run and hide. It just shows how closed minded and childish some people can be. I find it absolutely hysterical how serious some of you take this forum... (not all of course, but you know who you are)... not only leaving positive and negative remarks... that's just funny in an of itself! But also because you leave them because you disagree with me... lol! Man, some people need to get a life!

In a discussion with my breeder friend, 15-20 years ago (yes, I've had snakes longer than 15 years... more like 20 thank you very much), we all kept snakes together and thought nothing of it. I remember having 2 burms and a rock in one cage that was 32sq. ft. I still have this cage! So, occasionally you might have a problem... well guess what, it's rare. It's not impossible, but it is rare. And guess what... these snakes were together for about 6 days and NOTHING HAPPENED! So, there's one success for the record books. (Almost) Myth busted! :D

Ya know what, Dan? (I'm assuming that's your name, if not, then my apologies) It's not that people take this particular forum so seriously. It's that most of the people who post here are deeply passionate about the welfare of animals. Not only theirs, but of all the animals they come across.


I'll be the first to admit that a lot of folks here are quick to jump the gun and start spitting out advice when it hasn't been asked for. But that's because they genuinely care about what may happen to the animals in question. Caring this deeply for matters completely out of our control may give some of us ulcers someday, but it's what we do. And the closest thing to control we'll ever have is to TRY and convince people that maybe there's a better way for their animals to live.

Are we always right? No. But our hearts are in the right place. And if you think this thread was so violently hostile, then I would imagine you haven't spent much time on many other forums. We work very hard to keep things as civil and even-handed as humanly possible. But...we are all human....and sometimes personalities and passions collide.

I'm sorry if you felt attacked. That was not anyone's intention.

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Originally Posted by DanRC30

I don't know where this gallery is... can you help?

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And to answer this question...if you look in the upper left hand corner of your screen, you'll see a small box that says "Main Menu." In that box is a link to the Gallery. Along the top of that new page you'll see a link to "My Gallery" and there you'll find all the upload tools you need.

If you go to the "Site Info" forum, you'll find two different threads "stickied" near the top of the page that explain how to use the gallery and place your pictures in your posts.

If you need more specific direction, let me know.

Wow all this just because a Ball Python went visiting a neighbor!!! I see a few people in this thread that I'm familiar with , not being into Balls others of you I've never run into before. I'm the person Dan was referring to though I can't lay claim to 30 years of breeding experience I've been keeping these critters for about that long.


Now some seem to really doubt Dan's story, now I wasn't there but I was talking to him on the phone when he found her in the cage with his White Lip. Now I don't think Dan is that good an actor so from the disbelief in his voice when he found her I tend to believe him and did stop by his place a couple days later and saw her in with the WL. Their cages are right across from each other and I also knew about her past escape.

I'll be the first to say that keeping snakes housed together isn't a good idea and I'm sure Dan will agree. But I've done it and know of others that have. Back in the 70s when I got my first exotics(gives ya an idea how old I am lol) which were a Ball and a Redtail I kept them housed together for years and didn't think twice about it. Sure something bad could have happened. I've done it since with large displays ETC and being into Arboreals we keep breeding pairs housed together for months on end. If you know the risk and still want to do it then it's your choice.

You put two snakes together your talking a risk and I could see if Dan came here and asked if keeping them together was good or bad but he didn't. He told a story of something that did happen that I thought was interesting to say the least. And look at the response he has received from many of you. I'm not a regular here so don't really care if I piss ya off. Believe the guy or not but to pretty much call him a liar and beat him up for not taking your advice that wasn't asked for or needed is really low. Many of the responses in this thread sure don't say much for the membership here. You start flaming a guy for telling you of a rather odd and interesting happening. Makes me wonder how many are afraid to ask a question here or to tell an experience here all because they fear getting beat up by keyboard bullys. Get a grip Folks..Randy


30021944.2 Ants, really hard to probe
1.3 dogs,, they bite when you probe them
0.2 humans,, said don't even think about it
0.1 Fat cat,, runs when she See's the probe
8.12 horses,, that kick when you try to probe them
Having you read this --priceless

Crazy story... It would be cool of you to post some pics of your snake room when you figure out how:D. It sounds like you have a big variety of snakes in there. I'd love to see it!

Seeing as how I'm a newbie, Dan, I was just wondering what are the benefits of housing a bp and white-lipped python together? Thanks in advance.

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Seeing as how I'm a newbie, Dan, I was just wondering what are the benefits of housing a bp and white-lipped python together? Thanks in advance.

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Mr. H, you'll need to go back to the beginning of the thread and read... it will all make sense to you then...

Thanks Judy. Ok, let's hope this works...
http://www.ball-pythons.net/gallery/...=3&userid=3792
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Originally Posted by ravensgait

Many of the responses in this thread sure don't say much for the membership here.

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I'm sorry you feel that way, but I can assure you that this is far from the truth. You simply cannot judge an entire community by considering the responses made by a few members as being inappropiate in your opinion.

Bp.net is a family oriented site. Anyone and everyone is welcome to post their opinions or ask a question without having to fear a backlash. We have new people joining everyday and doing exactly that and expressing their total satisfaction with our little community. I'm sorry that this thread got off on the wrong foot and wish to let you know that both you gentleman are welcome to stay and contribute in any manner that you can. Peace out!